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2017 | 9-7, 2nd in North Last year in playoffs | 2014

THREE PLAYERS WHO MUST COME THROUGH

QB Joe Flacco: Having dealt with significant knee and back injuries the last two years, Flacco is looking better than he has in a while. Part of that could be the incentive of rookie Lamar Jackson vying for his job.

C Matt Skura: With Tampa Bay signing former Ravens center Ryan Jensen to the most-lucrative contract for the position, the undrafted Skura takes over as the man in the middle of Baltimore’s offensive line.

DT Brandon Williams: The Ravens discovered this last season: When the 336-pound Williams is on the sideline, their defense can get trampled by the run. He needs to stay healthy. THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH OLB Matthew Judon: In his third season out of Grand Valley State, Judon has slimmed down and is ready to make a big step up. He’s shown Terrell Suggs-type flashes, but he’s even more athletic.

CB Marlon Humprey: A first-round pick in 2017, Humphrey was one of 12 cornerbacks who didn’t give up a touchdown last season. OT Orlando Brown Jr.: Son of the late Ravens tackle of the same name, the younger Brown should lock down the right side at 6 feet 8, 345 pounds. FANTASY SLEEPER TE Hayden Hurst: A former pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Hurst, 24, is more mature physically than most rookies and ready to make the step up. Flacco loves throwing to his tight ends.